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P762 PVM

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,382 mi
Last recorded167,382 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 PVM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 167,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight weep from power steering pipes

Fail 13 Feb 2015 167,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 154,536 miles

n/s/f stabilizer link has slight play

n/s/r wheelbearing has slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2012 134,528 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F LOWER WISHBONE INNER BUSHES.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 134,479 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F LOWER WISHBONE INNER BUSHES.

Pass 11 May 2011 119,166 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 117,686 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pump loose

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2010 117,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pump loose

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2009 115,525 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 111,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 108,662 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 108,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 105,888 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 105,852 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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P762 PVM is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 94,567 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P762 PVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P762 PVM is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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